Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

3 weeks ago


Phoenix, Arizona, United States Amergis Full time
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor. The Respiratory Therapist treats conditions that affect the pulmonary system and helps patients who are having trouble breathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of healthcare settings.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility
  • Performs focused interviews to identify specific patient needs
  • Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition
  • Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned
  • Assists with diagnosing lung or breathing disorders
  • Evaluates patients and performs tests and studies when indicated
  • Determines appropriate therapy and treatment options in collaboration with physicians
  • Analyzes blood and sputum in the lab when applicable
  • Manages respiratory/pulmonary equipment and devices
  • Educates patients and families about lung diseases and breathing disorders
  • Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard
  • Adheres to emergency, safety, and infection control procedures of the facility
  • Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications
  • Reports changes in the patient's respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leaving the facility
Requirements:
  • Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which he/she practices
  • Two (2) years' experience as a licensed respiratory therapist
  • Minimum of one (1) year pediatric critical care experience
  • Level III or IV NICU experience strongly preferred
  • Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
  • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
  • Current CPR if applicable
  • TB Questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray if applicable
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
  • Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
  • Computer proficiency required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
Certification/License/Registry Requirements:
  • Current, Active, Permanent State of Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the NBRC
  • Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association
  • Current PALS certification from the American Heart Association
  • American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership preferred
  • NRP preferred
Benefits:

Amergis offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) savings plan, awards, and recognition programs. Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.



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